Community vet a paw-sitive force for low-income folks

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Dec 13, 2018 at 12:01 AMDec 14, 2018 at 2:20 PM

I was happy to see that the Community Veterinary Center was a strong contender for an Innovation and Talent Award.

I am a low-income pet owner. When my elderly rescue dog needed dental surgery, I called local vets and received quotes ranging from $2,800 to $3,500. Needless to say, I was unable to pay these prices. A friend told me about the Community Veterinary Center, so I called and asked the price of dental surgery.

To my surprise, they gave me a quote of $500. As it turned out, my dog had to have all of his teeth removed, but they still adhered to this price. I truly believe that the vets at the Community Veterinary Center extended or even saved my dog's life.

Because of my dog's successful surgery and the high quality of care he received, I am now a regular client of Community Veterinary Center. All of the staff, both front and back office, are competent and caring individuals who are passionate about helping all animals.

I am so grateful that this wonderful nonprofit exists to serve low-income pet owners of Eugene and the surrounding areas.

Barbara Steele, Corvallis

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